Drivers Ed TingzIf your brakes fail, you should do which of the following

The maximum speed limit for a full size public school bus in North Carolina is

45 mph

The percentage of highway deaths caused by drunken persons is about:

50%

Passing on the right is legal on which of the following?

A 4-lane highway with 2-lanes going in each direction

Which of the following happen(s) under the point system?

A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may lose his/her license

Roughly half of all traffic fatalities involve which of the following?

A drunken person

Very slow driving is especially dangerous in which of the following situations?

Just after rounding a curve

The Smith System of defensive driving helps drivers

Keep their eyes on the road

Which traffic is required to stop if a school bus makes a passenger stop in the far right lane on a five-lane street?

Lanes going in the same direction as the school bus

When a driver has a total of 12 points in a three year period, which of the following may happen?

License can be revoked

In North Carolina, which of the following is required on all cars?

License plate rights

When driving in a heavy snowstorm during the day, you should use

Low-beam headlights

When rounding a sharp curve, you should do which of the following?

Lower your speed as you approach the curve

A driver who is involved in an accident should do which of the following?

Make an immediate report to the nearest law enforcement agency

A leaky exhaust system should be repaired because it

May allow dangerous fumes to enter the car

When rounding a curve, a car tends to

Move to the outside of the curve

When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic?

Never

Two solid yellow center lines on a two-lane highway indicate

No passing from either direction

A person has been drinking but did not reach 0.08. Can we assume that he/she can drive safely?

No, because even smaller amounts can affect judgment

Is it true that coffee can neutralize the effects of alcohol?

No, only the liver can eliminate alcohol

Skids are likely to occur on which of the following roads?

One on which snow has become packed

If you begin to feel sleepy while driving a long trip, you should do which of the following?

Open a window or vent to let fresh air in

Communication with other driver includes:

Signals and horn

A driver's license is required for which of the following?

Sitting in the driver's seat of a car while the engine is running & Steering a car while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle

A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means

Slow down and proceed with caution

Wet brakes can be dried out by doing which of the following?

Slow down and then press the gas pedal as you keep a light pressure on the brake pedal

Studies have shown which of the following to be a serious traffic hazard?

Slow drivers

If you wish to pass the car ahead on a two-lane road, you should do which of the following?

Sound your horn to signal your intention to the driver of the car ahead & Give a left turn signal to let the driver behind you know your intention

Which statement(s) concerning speed limits on the open road in North Carolina is correct?

Speed limits depend on conditions: weather, road, and skill of the driver

A driver will lose his/her license if he/she is convicted of

Speeding more than 75 mph, in certain cases.

When trying to pull away from a slippery surface in a car with a manual transmission, you should do which of the following

Start in second or high gear

As you approach an intersection to make a right turn, you should turn on your right turn signal and do which of the following

Stay in your lane through the entire procedure

If you come to an unmarked intersection where it is hard to see in all directions because of trees or buildings, you should

Stop at the intersection and move forward slowly

A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means which of the following?

Stop, check traffic, proceed when clear

What should you do when you begin to skid?

Turn the steering wheel in the direction in which the rear end of the car is skidding

The driver of a truck going downhill with a curve should do the following

Use a lower gear

To reduce speed while going down a steep hill, you should do which of the following?

Use a lower gear

When you are walking at night along a road without sidewalks, you should do which of the following?

Walk on the left, facing traffic

A heavier person can NOT eliminate alcohol faster than a lighter person

...

Bicycle riders are likely to be seriously injured in almost any collision with a car.

....

The most frequent type of accident on an interstate highway is

A rear-end collison

What should you do if a doctor prescribes you some medication but you must drive?

Ask the doctor whether you can drive or not

You use your low beams

At night in the city & In foggy or misty weather

When changing a flat tire, you should do which of the following?

Block the wheels

What happens if you drink alcohol and take medication at the same time?

Both may combine and have unpredictable effects

In order to avoid being hit in the rear by another vehicle, you should do which of the following?

Check your rear-view mirrors often

Keeping space around your vehicle while driving will help avoid

Collisions

A diamond-shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following driving hazards?

Deer crossing

Driving without wearing the correct corrective lenses is the same as

Driving without a license

Which of the following statements about horns and sirens is/are correct?

Every licensed motor vehicle must have a horn

If the driver of an approaching car fails to dim his/her lights, you should do which of the following?

Flick your headlight beams high and low once or twice

When driving on a highway at night, you should never use your high-beam headlights if you are

Following another car or are approaching an oncoming vehicle.

A safe driver does which of the following?

Frequently checks the rear-view and side mirrors.

A driver may be temporarily blinded at night by

Glare from the headlights of other cars

If you miss your exit on an interstate highway

Go to the next exit

If you are in the wrong lane for making a left turn at an intersection, you should

Go to the next intersection and turn there

If you should have a blowout while traveling at a high speed, you should do which of the following?

Grip the steering wheel firmly to keep the car from swerving

A 20 year old driver is convicted of driving after drinking alcohol

He/she gets a 1 year license revocation

What is the effect of food when you drink alcohol?

If you eat before drinking, alcohol enters the blood stream at a slower pace

Which of the following statements about pedestrian deaths is correct?

In cities, 2 out of 5 people killed in motor vehicle accidents are pedestrians

When pulling a trailer down a long steep hill, you should not do which of the following?

Increase speed

Accidents occur most frequently at which of the following?

Intersections

Roads are likely to be especially slick

Just after it has begun to rain or drizzle

If your car breaks down on the highway at night, what should you do?

Park the car completely off the road

Conviction for which of the following carries the highest number of points?

Passing a stopped school bus unloading children

If you have come to a stop on an icy road and your car is not equipped with ABS brakes, you should

Pump the break pedal lightly

If your car breaks down on a highway at night, you should do which of the following?

Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle

You are driving on an interstate highway when a breakdown forces you to shoulder. You should

Raise the hood and tie a white handkerchief to the left door handle

If a law enforcement officer swears that a driver has refused a legal chemical test, the Division of Motor Vehicles must

Revoke the driver's license for at least 12 months

If your vehicle is in a skid, turn your steering wheel in the

Same direction as the rear of the car is moving

If your brakes fail, you should do which of the following

Shift into a lower gear & Use the emergency brake

When taking a long trip on an interstate highway, you should plan on doing which of the following?

Stopping every 2 hours or 100 miles at a rest area

A car that pitches and tosses in normal driving and leans heavily to the side in turns is likely to have trouble in which of the following systems?

Suspension

If your vehicle hydroplanes, you should

Take your foot off the brake

If your vehicle has run off the road onto the shoulder, you should

Take your foot off the gas pedal gradually

What is one of the effects of alcohol on the driver's eyes?

The eyes tend to stare at a point

If you approach an intersection where there are no traffic lights/signs and a pedestrian is attempting to cross your path, who has the right of way?

The pedestrian

Which of the following statement(s) about speed limits for cars in North Carolina is correct?

The speed limit outside a city is 55 mph unless otherwise posted

Your brakes need checking if

There is a squeaking noise when you step on the brake pedal

Three vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection. Car A wants to make a left turn and is across the intersection from Car B. Car B is ahead of Car C and both are in the same lane traveling in the same direction and want to proceed straight through the intersection. The law gives the right-of-way

To car B only

When driving on a city street, you should watch out for

Traffic coming from side streets and Animals or small children darting from between parked cars

Studies have shown that under normal conditions the chance of a car being involved in an accident on an interstate highway is greater if the driver

Travels considerably below the posted speed limit

Can you be prosecuted in a criminal court law if you are intercepted as you are driving under the influence of a prescribed medication?

Yes, the law requires you to be in full control of yourself when you drive

12 ounces of beer (360 ml), 4 ounces of wine (150 ml), 1.5 ounces of spirits (45 ml)

all have the same amount; .6 of an ounce (18 ml) of alcohol

When driving on a long trip, you should

avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds

Defensive Driving reduces

conflict while driving

Traffic signs are used to

control traffic and pedestrians

The IPDE process encourages

defensive driving

Visual Acuity is improved by

high beam headlights

Where does alcohol tend to concentrate more?

in the brain

Farm equipment vehicles are

legally entitled to travel most NC roads

The Odometer in a vehicle measures

mileage

Every motor vehicle must be equipped with

muffler

What is the main color for signs in highway work zones?

orange

The 5 sided sign warns of

school zone or school crossings

When driving through heavy fog, you should

slow down

If it starts to drizzle while you are driving, you should do which of the following?

slow down and allow twice the normal travel distance between vehicles

A diamond-shaped traffic sign means

slow down and drive with care

When turning into a street, always turn into

the closest lane

When backing your car, you should do which of the following?

travel less than 10 miles per hour